Drako
Kitchen & Bar
Our Story
DRAKO is a chef-driven brand built on bold flavor, clean design, and a relentless mindset. We believe great food comes from fire, discipline, and creativity - not shortcuts. Every pizza, cheesesteak, and wing order we make is crafted with intention: edge-to-edge toppings, wild flavor, and a level of quality you don't find anywhere else.
DRAKO was founded by a chef who built his craft from the ground up - a journey shaped by resilience, heat, and hustle. Our food reflects that same energy: bold, balanced, and always evolving.
If you're here, you're part of the movement.Welcome to the flavor, the fire, and the mindset.
At the heart of DRAKO is our code: Drive. Rise. Act. Kreate. Overcome.
This is more than an acronym — it's the philosophy behind everything we do.
We drive forward with purpose.
We rise through pressure.
We act with confidence. We kreate with passion.
We overcome every obstacle in our path.
About us
Built by a chef who shaped his craft from the ground up, our restaurant in Lanham, MD runs on discipline, creativity, and a no-shortcuts mindset. Drako Kitchen & Bar brings that approach to Detroit-style pizza, Crab-Stuffed Blackened Salmon, and Jerk Lamb Chops, alongside a menu that keeps exploring new ideas. The dining atmosphere stays vibrant, with handcrafted cocktails adding another reason to settle in. Catering, private celebrations, and online ordering carry the experience beyond a single visit. Come see how our philosophy “Drive. Rise. Act. Kreate. Overcome.” shows up on the plate.